8 months ago
Live coverage of Inauguration Day concluded
From Keely Bastow
This concludes the Washington Examiner’s live coverage of Inauguration Day. Read more of our coverage here.
Inauguration Day live updates: Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president of the United States
Updated 9:06 am, January 21, 2025
Here's what we're covering
- Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. J.D. Vance has been sworn in as his vice president.
- Trump celebrated with thousands of supporters at the Capital One Arena, where he signed some of his Day One executive orders.
- Trump signed a second round of executive orders at the White House Monday evening.
- Trump promised a flurry of 100 executive orders on the first day of his presidency. Those executive actions largely focused on the economy, immigration, and foreign policy.
- Multiple high-profile Democrats skipped the inauguration, including Michelle Obama, as well as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended the ceremony.
- Biden has departed Washington, D.C., kicking off his political retirement.
8 months ago
Trump performs ‘YMCA’ dance with sword after cutting cake at ball
From Brady Knox
Trump performed his famous “YMCA” dance at an inaugural ball after cutting a cake with a sword.
Speaking to military members after his first dance with Melania after being inaugurated, the president vowed to rebuild the military. A soldier lent him and Vance a sword, which they used to cut an elaborate cake.
After the first cut, “YMCA” began playing. Gripping the sword as if ready for battle, Trump began performing his version of the “YMCA” dance, pumping his fists.
8 months ago
Melania and Usha dazzle with dresses at inaugural ball
From Brady Knox
Melania and Usha drew praise for their fashion senses at the Commander in Chief inaugural ball.
Melania wore a white dress with a black strip running through it, forming a “Z” on her torso.
Usha wore a dress with several different shades of blue imposed over one another, sparkling under the light.
The president and vice president wore tuxedos.
8 months ago
Trump and Melania share first dance together after inauguration
From Brady Knox
Donald and Melania Trump shared their first post-inaugural dance at the Commander in Chief Ball on Monday night.
The two entered on a raised stage, surrounded by supporters, and danced to “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
They were soon joined by Vice President J.D. Vance and Usha Vance.
Afterward, four military service members entered and danced with the four.
8 months ago
Medical emergency at Trump inaugural ball
From Christian Datoc
A medical emergency occurred during Trump’s Liberty Ball on Monday night, and country singer Jason Aldean flagged that someone needed help.
While the band kept playing at first, paramedics soon arrived to render aid to the person.
Trump is expected to attend at least two balls on Monday night, including the Commander in Chief Ball.
8 months ago
Sounds and sights of a Trump inaugural ball
From Christian Datoc
One of Trump’s inaugural balls on Monday night was packed with attendees, with lines stretched far and not enough seats for everyone in attendance.
At the Liberty Ball, there were two golf simulators, cutouts of Trump’s famous appearance at McDonald’s, and much more. Trump is expected to attend at least two balls on Monday night.
Country music singer Jason Aldean is performing.
8 months ago
Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from WHO
From Brady Knox
Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the WHO.
“World Health ripped us off,” Trump said. “Everybody rips off the United States. And that’s it, it’s not going to happen anymore.”
It is the second time that Trump has attempted to withdraw the U.S. from the organization, and comes after he clashed with the WHO over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
8 months ago
Trump said 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico will go into effect Feb 1
From Brady Knox
Trump said that he expects 25% tariffs to be put in place against Mexico and Canada effective Feb. 1.
“We’re thinking in terms of 25% on Mexico and Canada because they’re allowing vast numbers of people” across the border, Trump said, saying that Canada specifically was a “very bad abuser.”
He cited the large amount of fentanyl crossing the border as well.
“I think Feb. 1,” he said when asked when the tariffs would come into effect.
8 months ago
Musk not getting West Wing office: Trump
From Conrad Hoyt
Elon Musk will not get an office in the West Wing of the White House, Trump said on Monday while signing a slew of executive orders.
“He’s getting an office for about 20 people that we’re hiring to make sure these get implemented,” Trump said regarding the executive orders and Musk’s stewardship of the Department of Government Efficiency.
8 months ago
Trump says he will meet with Putin ‘soon’
From Brady Knox
Trump said that he will meet with Putin “soon.”
The president also said that he would seek to end the War in Ukraine “as quickly as possible.”
“It should never have started. You know, the war with Ukraine and Russia should have never started. It would have never started,” if he were president at the time, he added.
8 months ago
Trump issues sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 rioters, commutes the sentences of six
From Hailey Bullis
Trump has pardoned approximately 1,500 Jan. 6 Capitol rioters and issued six commutations in some of his first actions as the 47th president of the United States.
“These are the hostages,” he said while signing the documents in the Oval Office.
Trump campaigned on pardoning the Jan. 6 rioters throughout the 2024 cycle. Speculation has mounted about whether the pardons will extend to those who had been convicted of attacking Capitol police officers.
8 months ago
Trump signs executive order to end birthright citizenship
From Brady Knox
Trump signed an executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship.
The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship for everyone born on American soil, setting up a heated battle in the courts. The United States is among the 33 countries to guarantee citizenship upon birth in the country.
“We’re the only country in the world that does this with birthright, as you know, absolutely ridiculous,” Trump said.
8 months ago
Trump signs executive order walking back Biden offshore drilling ban
From Callie Patteson
Trump has attempted to reverse a ban on future oil and gas drilling in more than 625 million acres of federal water in a sweeping day-one executive order rescinding nearly 80 executive actions issued by Biden.
Trump signed the executive order at the Capital One Arena on Monday evening as roughly 20,000 of his supporters watched on in an unprecedented show of executive power.
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8 months ago
Trump arrives at White House to sign second round of executive orders
From Hailey Bullis
Trump has arrived at the White House where he is expected to sign a series of executive orders and pardon some of the Jan. 6 Capitol rioters.
Trump signed the first round of executive orders of his second term at Capital One Arena in front of a crowd of his supporters. Among the first executive orders included the rescinding of 78 Biden executive orders, and ordering that all federal workers return to the office full-time.
8 months ago
Trump signs first nine executive orders and other documents of presidency in front of cheering crowd
From Brady Knox
Trump signed the first nine executive orders, memorandums, and letters of his presidency.
- Rescission of 78 Biden-era executive actions, executive orders, presidential memoranda, and other laws
- Regulatory freeze preventing bureaucrats from issuing any more regulations until the Trump administration has full control of the government
- Freeze on all federal hiring, except the military and select excluded categories, until full control of the government is achieved by the Trump administration
- Requirement that all federal workers end telework immediately
- Directive to every department and agency in the federal government to address the rising cost of living
- Full withdrawal from the Paris Climate Treaty
- Letter to the United Nations explaining the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Treaty
- Directive to the federal government ordering the restoration of freedom of speech and preventing government censorship of free speech in the future
- Directive to the federal government ending the weaponization of government against the political adversaries
